POSTPONED! This event is POSTPONED. Please contact Gwen at Gwen.kozlowski@uvm.edu to learn about the new date.

Join us for an engaging and informative tour of Branch Out Burlington's Community Tree Nursery!

During this guided tour, you'll learn about the different species cultivated, sustainable growing practices, and the skills needed to maintain the nursery. You'll have the chance to participate in a hands-on activity and we'll wrap up with an informal Q&A session where you can ask any lingering questions and discuss how you can get involved in supporting our urban forestry efforts.

Family-Friendly Activities

• All ages welcome, as long as they are supervised by parent/guardian. 
• A tree craft/activity will be available for younger participants ages 6-12.

Bonus

• This is a free workshop but registration is required.
• We will provide pizza for participants at the end of the workshop.

About the Nursery

The Burlington Community Tree Nursery was established by Branch Out Burlington! (BOB!) in 1998 to provide a sustained source of low-cost trees to plant along Burlington’s streets and in the parks. It is a public/private partnership with the Burlington Department of Parks, Recreation and Waterfront. Every spring, over 120 bare-root saplings (5-8 ft tall) purchased from a commercial nursery and planted. The trees are planted into special cloth “grow bags” that support healthy root growth and discourage stem-girdling roots. This growing system concentrates the root system within the bag and facilitates transplanting.

Whether you're a tree enthusiast, a gardening hobbyist, or simply curious about how you can contribute to the greening of Burlington, this tour offers something for everyone.

To request a disability-related accommodation to participate in this program, please contact Gwen Kozlowski at 802-656-7638 or gwen.kozlowski@uvm.edu by September 6th so we may assist you.